Brake Pads

I keep hearing adds for Bendix on the radio but wasn't sure if it was just a add thing or if they are really good. I have heard other people say good things about them as well

Thanks

Shaker,

I was thinking about slotted rotors.
What put me off the idea was the sand and mud that would get caught in the slot and that would reduce the life of the rotor and pads.

I was going to cross drill and slot the rotors at work but never did.

Wayne

The idea of the slotted and cross drilled rotors are for the release of the gasses that build up between the pad and the rotor. When gas builds up you get noises. This is why most brake pads have a cut down the middle of the material now. Bendix had all their problems when the asbestos was removed from them in 2003.

I have no idea what is on there I have never done the brakes since I have had the car....

When you remove them I think they are badged or stamped Nissan if original. At 140 or 160 (I think that's what your's has travelled isn't it?) on your speedo I am sure they will be original.

At least get a price from Nissan, you might be surprised.
Regards, Trevor.

I have just over 150 on the clock now but I will remove them on the weekend and have a look.

Troll. If you opt not to get your rotors machined & depending on the amount of scoring/wear pattens the pads can take some time to bed in... the results are a reduction in braking efficiency until they do. With machining you illuminate 99.9% of that potential problem. Some high performance pads require rotors to be machined & a special bedding in procedure straight after installation (1/2 a doz or so rapid stops from about 100 KMH) What brand do you choose?????... For my money I`d stick with the OEM ones, as sometimes changing to a different brand can have a detrimental effect on your rotor/pad life... Pad compound to hard/soft/abrasive. If you take the after market option get an assurance from the retailer that the pads are compatible with your rig. Good luck. Cheers Ron.